Hazel Meadow Camping
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- Wild-camping site a five-minute drive from Great Torrington
- Bideford 15 minutes’ drive; Westward Ho! 25 minutes
- Resident animals; free-range eggs and meats to buy; individual firepit
A farm a five-minute drive from Great Torrington, in rural Devon, is the setting for Hazel Meadow Camping, a chilled back-to-basics site with grass pitches the maintenance of which is partially down to a hard-working (hard-munching?) herd of sheep. The sheep are just one of the species populating this smallholding, which is also home to donkeys and free-range chickens, whose eggs can be purchased for your morning omelette.
A Greener Camping Club site (membership is available upon booking), Hazel Meadow has an environmentally conscious philosophy. This starts the minute you park your car, right by the entrance, where you are given a wheelbarrow (and all the necessary assistance) to transport your gear to your pitch. So that’s a car-free site, with plenty of recycling points (including compost bins for food waste), great-tasting drinking water (so don’t forget your reusable water bottle), composting toilets and hot water for showers and washing up.
Each pitch has its own firepit, and the gear to light it (such as kindling and logs) can be bought at the honesty shop. Depending on the time of year, you might also be able to purchase locally reared meats for the barbecue. Speaking of which: please refrain from bringing a disposable one, and instead hire a barbecue set on site; it comes with firelighters and locally made charcoal for an easy-peasy experience. And as your bangers start wafting delicious aromas all around, keep an eye on the spectacular sunset and an ear out for the hooting of the local barn owls…
Campground type
5
5Opens May 1
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, May 1 to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Hazel Meadow Camping
Knockworthy House
Huntshaw
Torrington
Great Torrington
Devon
England
EX38 7HJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9835°N
-4.11666°W
Nearest transport
Bus4.5 mi Bideford Quay
4.5 mi Bideford Quay
5.5 mi The Quay
Rail4.6 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
5.9 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
6.7 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
Ferry4.5 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
5.5 mi Instow Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
In Bideford (15 minutes’ drive), check out the vintage stock at the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre, then cross the River Torridge to take a selfie with the statue of Tarka the Otter, on Bideford Quay. Next, it’s time to catch a ferry to Lundy Island, in the Bristol Channel, where you might spot seals and puffins.
Hazel Meadow’s resident Herdwicks will not feel undermined if you spend a few hours at BIG Sheep (20 minutes), a family attraction with animal shows (such as sheep racing and duck agility trials) and rides ranging from gentle swan pedalos to hair-raising rollercoasters.
Westward Ho! (25 minutes) has a large sandy beach backed by a pebbly ridge and anchored at one end by a craggy area with rockpools and a tidal pool. The South West Coast Path passes right through the village, and you can follow it in a western direction to reach the dramatic Abbotsham Cliffs.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 10.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Croyde Bay | 11.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 12.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 2.9 mi
Castle Drogo 23.9 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 12.6 mi
Heddon Valley 18 mi
Finch Foundry 19.4 mi
Watersmeet 21.5 mi
Lydford Gorge 23.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 2.6 mi
TAPELEY PARK 4.6 mi
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 6.5 mi
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 6.8 mi
KING'S NYMPTON PARK 9.7 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Hazel Meadow Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hazel Meadow Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Hazel Meadow Camping? In Bideford (15 minutes’ drive), check out the vintage stock at the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre, then cross the River Torridge to take a selfie with the statue of Tarka the Otter, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hazel Meadow Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hazel Meadow Camping? From $42.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.